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    Jul 12, 2008, 10:01 AM
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    As a Landlord do I have the right to evict a tenant after causing a fire and damage to my property?
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    Jul 13, 2008, 08:18 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by blaplante
    As a Landlord do I have the right to evict a tenant after causing a fire and damage to my property?


    Month to month or lease? With month to month you can evict anyone for anything with proper notice -
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    Jul 13, 2008, 10:53 AM
    If the damage is extensive, such that the unit isn't habitable, you can probably also cancel the contract.
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    Jul 13, 2008, 11:00 AM
    If there is no lease you can always evict someone, if there is a lease most have a clause about eviction for certain activities. So in most yes you can for physcial damage, and/or you can charge them for the repairs, and if they don't pay evict for non payment.
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